The Wessex Regiment (Volunteers)
Help please to positively identify and date these items believed to have been worn by 1st Battalion the Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers) and 2nd Battalion the Wessex Regiment between 1971 and 1994. Made in Gold Anodised, Silver Anodised and "bright metals".
1. "Standard" Gold Anodised Cap Badge, Collar Badges and Buttons - 1st and 2nd Bns?
2. Silver Anodised Collar Badges (Gold on right for comparison) - SNCOs or?
3. WESSEX Shoulder Title in bright metal with Black paint background - 1st Bn?
4. White metal Collar Badges with 2 lugs - Officers or SNCOs?
5. Rear of above
6. Plated "bright" White metal Collar Badges with 2 lugs - Officers or SNCOs?
7. Rear of above
Tim
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